The wall adapter that came with the phone is listed at 2A. I can charge my phone there fine. It also charges on my computer (albeit slowly), through a 1A car inverter.
However, a while back I had also purchased replacement wall outlets, rated at 2A: http://www.lowes.com/pd_437535-334-...7745w&pl=1¤tURL=?Ntt=tr7745w&facetInfo=
My previous S3 charges fine off of it - but my S4 never goes into the "charging mode". I've tried using the USB cable that came with the S4 (that charges fine on computer and the Samsung wall plug), as well as a 3rd party cable that I was using on the S3.
Any ideas why it won't charge on the Cooper wall outlet?
Thanks
Hello, i'm having problems with the galaxy S4 I bought(used).
When I first got it, it installed tons of updates, i'd say about 1 gig worth of updates, everything was ok, but the end of the day, it didn't quite want to charge, sometimes charged when plugged into the wall-charger, sometimes now, I tried connecting it via usb to pc, that works every time, it charges from there.
When I turn the phone off, and hook up the charger, the phone start vibrating like every 5 seconds.
Also, when I try to hook up something over USB OTG cable, the phone says that something connected, and a second later, the device doesen't work(360 controller for example).
My question is, could it be Software related, I've read people having charging problems after 4.3 update.
Or, could it be Hardware related, and I have to return it to the sender?
The phone vibrates when the phone is off and the phone is starting it's boot process (i think) so i doubt any software has an effect on the phone before it's booted, i'm thinking the boot is failing (due to power fault) and then restarting every 5 seconds? I would try and find someone with a different charger and battery that you could swap with to rule out faulty battery/charger.
Different charger had no effect, but I got plenty of phones, I'll see if any of the batteries have similiar voltages and physically can fit.
I'll keep you updated.
I had problems with the board that has the connector ... warranty covered, put a new board and new battery ... but it seems that your problem is a little different
Okay, I tested with Galaxy Note battery, didn't start to charge that either.
Okay, this is really mind**** for me.
No other charger works, but if I plug the usb-cable from S4 to Galaxy Tab 7.0 wall adapter, it starts charging, and the Tab charges with s4's wall adapter, the specs of the adapters are the same, both 5V 2A.
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Okay, I tested with Galaxy Note battery, didn't start to charge that either.
Okay, this is really mind**** for me.
No other charger works, but if I plug the usb-cable from S4 to Galaxy Tab 7.0 wall adapter, it starts charging, and the Tab charges with s4's wall adapter, the specs of the adapters are the same, both 5V 2A.
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Try same s4 wall charger with a different usb cable. A lot of stock usb white s4 cable have been reported as dammaged, some experiment issues on charging (my case, it allows less amperage tha a generic cable with the same samsung original charger), other have experimented issues on flashing failures (most of them apreciated after flashing process).
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I tried different combos, Galaxy nexus usb cable in s4 wallplug, Galaxy Note's usb-cable in S4 wallplug, also tried s4's usb-cable with other wallplugs, also HTC Wildfire to add to the list.
Galaxy Tab 7 wallplug worked with all the above usb cables, and the s4 wallplug with s4 usb cable charges all the phones, and s4 wallplug with tab 7.0 usb cable charges the tab.
This is so confusing to me.
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I tried different combos, Galaxy nexus usb cable in s4 wallplug, Galaxy Note's usb-cable in S4 wallplug, also tried s4's usb-cable with other wallplugs, also HTC Wildfire to add to the list.
Galaxy Tab 7 wallplug worked with all the above usb cables, and the s4 wallplug with s4 usb cable charges all the phones, and s4 wallplug with tab 7.0 usb cable charges the tab.
This is so confusing to me.
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After test this : " Galaxy nexus usb cable in s4 wallplug, Galaxy Note's usb-cable in S4 wallplug" and working fine with usb ports, you should consider that wall charger is just damaged... You should try with a Samsung s4 wall charger from a friend... Other non Samsung wall chargers will not change with more than 0,5 Aor 0,75 A because s4 recognizes Samsung chargers.
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So its been a while since my s4 i9500 wall charger's cable been cut. Although the phone does get charged up. It isnt charging up quickly as it used to before the wire was cut. Sometimes the phone doesnt even charge even thought the battery icon shows that it is charging.
Now, I have been thinking of replacing the charger. But do i have to buy the charger or should i just replace the cables? I have a lot of micro usb cables . Can i use them with the adapter to charge up my phone?
You can use quite literally any micro-usb 2.0 cable and any usb charger to charge it; however, to achieve the maxium charging speed (1900mah) you will need a high quality shielded micro-usb cable (like the stock Samsung cable) and a 2A (or higher) usb charger (like the stock Samsung charger or an iPad charger).
I've been having issues with battery on my S5 for months since my purchase in late September. I have recently just bought another USB 3.0 adapter[ Insignia 3' USB 3.0 from Best Buy] which seemed to rectify my slow charge/short life problem. I recently used a Samsung USB wall adapter and it charged to 100% VERY quickly. The battery lasted for almost 2 days with regular use, being used to only a half day usually. So I had used a Micro USB charger rated at 5V = 550 mA and this would not work. I tried plugging my cable into a Samsung 5v = .7A adapter and still no luck. The cable lights up with an LED on the end when it has current, and it was lighting up on the wall but the phone does not charge, however it does charge on the PC. I've also been experiencing several issues with functionality, such as not being to control the phone sometimes because of the screen flashing, this happening after making a call I did not place. Would a factory reset potentially clear up this problem. Thanks in advance.
The stock samsung charger is 5.3v 2A (2000mA) you will need something with at least those specs to charge it properly
550mA is only 1/4 the power you need, and will likely pop the charger
0.7A is still only 700mA and less than half the power you need (2000mA / 2A)
Backstory: My cat chewed on my usb cable while it was charging (stock cable and turbo wall adapter). Phone was off when i discovered it. I plugged in the chewed cable to test it out but it immediately shuts down the phone when i plug it in. Could this be due to a voltage protection from damaged cable?
I replaced the cable but now my phone wont charge on ANY wall adapter, nothing appears or happens when plugged in. But when i plug the phone into my PC it recognizes it and charges it (slowly). Any experience this charging issue?
Which wall adaptors have you tried charging with, and is this with different wall sockets?
Do other devices charge from the same wall adaptors okay?
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Which wall adaptors have you tried charging with, and is this with different wall sockets?
Do other devices charge from the same wall adaptors okay?
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I tried using the stock turbo charger and various other 5v/2a generic chargers. I even tried a friends Huawei stock turbo charger. My motorola stock turbo charger works on other phones so i know it still functioning